PORT LOUIS (MAURITIUS): Mauritius is a home away for Indians, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said today as she met President of Mauritius Bibi Ameenah Gurib-Fakim here.
Mahajan, who is leading an Indian Parliamentary delegation to Mauritius, said the relationship between the two countries is “of hearts and sentiments” as the two countries are connected by strong cultural links and shared heritage.
She noted that India and Mauritius have historically enjoyed excellent, unique and extra-ordinary relations and that the Strategic Partnership and co-operation between them in the international fora augurs well.
The Speaker said India has accorded special status to Mauritius in several areas like tax matters and OCI-related issues.
Blue economy, marine research and education, information technology and climate change are the areas where the two countries have common interests, she said. (AGENCIES)
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